Investigating how genetics and diet affect diabetes outcomes

Genetically harmonized dietary intake and causal relationships with diabetes-related outcomes

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-10978220

This study is looking at how what we eat affects diabetes and how our genes might play a role in that, so we can come up with better food advice for managing diabetes.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded)
Locations1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10978220 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research aims to understand the causal relationships between dietary intake and diabetes-related outcomes by analyzing genetic influences on diet. By collaborating across various cohorts, the study will derive quantitative food traits and dietary patterns, and conduct genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to create comparable datasets. This approach seeks to identify which dietary factors are most impactful on metabolic diseases, ultimately guiding more effective dietary recommendations for diabetes management.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with diabetes or those at high risk for developing diabetes who are interested in understanding how their diet may affect their condition.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have diabetes or are not at risk for metabolic diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to personalized dietary recommendations that significantly improve diabetes management and prevention.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the genetic influences on dietary habits, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.

Where this research is happening

Aurora, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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